Parole Officer 20025688

State of Ohio; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a Parole Officer for the Scioto County area, based at 2114 Robinson Avenue, Portsmouth, OH. The role centers on supervising offenders, conducting interviews and visits, and applying evidence-based practices to reduce recidivism.

You will perform risk assessments, develop and monitor case plans, and coordinate with community resources to assist offenders in obtaining employment and reintegration.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, or related field; 2 yrs. exp. preferred; must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms.
• Bachelor's degree, from accredited institution; no legal prohibition against carrying firearms.

Responsibilities

• Oversees offenders under supervision.
• Interviews, visits and observes offenders at residence/work site or community locations.
• Utilizes evidence-based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change in offenders.
• Completes offender risk assessments and uses Ohio Risk Assessment System as directed.
• Develops case plans with offenders to address identified risk factors and tracks progress.

Skills

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Education

Associates degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Parole and Community

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Work Location: 2114 Robinson Avenue, Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662, United States

Compensation: $27.48

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 1st Shift

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Criminology/Criminal Justice

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov.

What You'll Do

Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Officer in the Division of Parole and Community Services, Scioto County.

Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Duties

• Under general supervision from Supervisor, oversees offenders.
• Interviews, visits and observes offenders at residence/work site or other community locations.
• Utilizes evidence-based supervision practices to facilitate behavioral change in offenders.
• Obtains certification in Ohio Risk Assessment System completes offender risk assessments as directed.
• Interviews offenders and reviews documents, records, and reports to develop case plans in conjunction with offenders to address identified risk factors.
• Maintains and reviews case plans with offenders throughout supervision period to gauge progress of established goals.
• Provides individual and group advice by listening, speaking and providing written instructions to offenders.
• Conducts visual and auditory surveillance which includes operating electronic monitor equipment as needed.
• Performs drug testing by collecting and transporting specimens or using drug kit procedures when necessary and maintains a written chain of evidence from sample collection through testing and hearing process.
• Conducts DNA testing as prescribed by statute.
• Finds employment and vocational opportunities for offenders by making referrals to community service agencies.
• Maintains contact with offender families, friends, employers and others by interviewing, observing behaviors and reviewing written documents and records.
• Develops sound caseload management involving analysis of caseload and making necessary community referrals in order to make adjustments in offender activity.
• Oversees caseload which requires special training to properly supervise substance abusers, drug offenders, sex offenders, special releasee and special needs offenders as needed.
• Conducts and completes placement, arrest and violation investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents.
• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations making correctional recommendations to be used in decisions of judges, parole administrators or parole board members in sentencing and revocation procedures.
• Updates and uses records through use of field officer tools (FOT) to include recording offender case activity and officer activity.
• Travel to offender homes, places of employment, jails and courts etc. by operating personal or state vehicle.
• Prepares information and initiates packets for Parole Board Hearings.
• Screens inmates to determine eligibility and makes recommendations for transfer into transitional control program.
• Responds in writing to inmate inquiries (i.e. kites).
• Conducts and completes clemency and other investigations by interviewing individuals, reading and understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement and legal documents.
• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating appropriate reports of investigations to be used in decisions and/or recommendations of parole board members.
• Facilitates special hearings (i.e. clemency, full board) when needed.
• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, and delivers written arrest, hold and release orders.
• Secures and delivers search warrants and subpoenas to jails and law enforcement, correctional and court agencies.
• Pursues declared violators-at-large, arrests violators and conducts search and seizure of contraband which involves walking, running, climbing, crawling, bending, stooping, lifting or using force such as applying unarmed self‑defense techniques or using restraining devices like handcuffs, belly chains or leg irons and OC spray/pepper gas as needed.
• Develops and presents cases at revocation hearings.
• Collects evidence.
• Organizes written documents, records and reports.
• Examines and cross examines witnesses.
• Testifies as required.
• Operates personal or state vehicle to transport witnesses or violators or other releases.
• Provides work direction and trains staff as necessary through conducting orientation of new staff, on-the-job training and in-service training.
• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, lesson plans and documents training activities.
• Oversees outpost office which consists of two to three less experienced staff as required.
• Completes, by operating personal computer, writing or dictating, background investigations on prospective employees.
• Develops sound working relations with community agencies, citizen groups and criminal justice agencies to secure community resources for benefit of clients.
• Writes or dictates speeches and presentations for authorized speaking engagements.
• Participates on community councils and committees.
• Functions on an inter‑agency level as coordinator with halfway houses and prevention programs.
• Acts as liaison with state hospitals to accomplish appropriate level of services for clients.
• Presents pre‑release programs at penal institutions from written presentation guide or lesson plan.
• Travels to and participates in staff meetings, conferences and training session.
• Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law‑abiding manner, at all times and in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.

Additional Information

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco‑free workplace.

Pre‑Employment Drug Testing

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

This position is also subject to Federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

Pre‑Employment Background Investigation

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Associates degree from accredited educational institution 2 yrs. exp. in criminal justice, corrections, law enforcement, social service or related field must have no legal prohibition against carrying firearms valid drivers license.

-Or Bachelors degree, from accredited educational institution must have no legal prohibition